Google is discontinuing its free web search index for developers
4 hours ago
- #Google Search API
- #Antitrust Regulation
- #Developer Tools
- Google is discontinuing free access to its full web search index for developers, restricting new Programmable Search Engines to a maximum of 50 domains.
- Existing search engines indexing over 50 domains or using the full web index must switch to paid alternatives like Vertex AI Search by January 1, 2027.
- The move may impact indie developers, educational institutions, and non-profits, potentially raising antitrust concerns in the EU under the Digital Markets Act.